2. Motivation for an Intelligent Integration
Enterprise level
… …
MES
QMSPLS
PPS
…… Cloud services
Intelligent
IntegrationShop-floor
Smart solutions
for Industry 4.0
Continuous
information flow
in the automation
pyramid
Plug-and-produce
support
Value-added
services
3. Problem of Machine Connectors
► Individual and hard-coded
transformations
► Transformation knowledge is hidden
in the machine connectors
► Current solutions cannot be adapted
easily
18. Benefits
► Structured development of machine connectors
► Vendor-independent application
► Quick and efficient machine integration
► Self-adapting solution leads to a plug-and-play machine
integration
► Improves documentation, tractability, and quality of
machine connectors